Add 16/6 and 14/50
1st number: 2 4/6, 2nd number: 14/50
16/6 + 14/50 is 221/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 50 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
16/6 = 16 × 25/6 × 25 = 400/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
14/50 = 14 × 3/50 × 3 = 42/150 - Add the two like fractions:
400/150 + 42/150 = 400 + 42/150 = 442/150 - 442/150 simplified gives 221/75
- So, 16/6 + 14/50 = 221/75
In mixed form: 271/75
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